Californios

"The interior is luxe, the food is refined and Cantu’s talent unfolds in a single fixed-price menu. It embraces the latest dining trends and maybe sets a few of its own." Full review

"It’s all about the experience at this stylish Mexican pop-up–turned-permanent in the Mission, created by a Sons & Daughters alum who serves a splurge-worthy tasting menu." Full review

"Californios has incredible flow. From the bites at the start to the snacks at the finish, this place brings rhythm. It's a ten-ish course tasting menu of food." Full review

"Ever-changing, artistically rendered multi-course tasting menus."

"Highlights from which have included delicious interpretations of menudo featuring fresh raw hamachi slices doused with a succulent tripe broth." Full review

"Multi-course tasting menu with vegetarian options that presents upscale dining from a Mexican viewpoint, with unexpected results." Full review

"The Mission District is filled with taquerias—but Californios attracts patrons seeking cerebral Mexican cuisine." Full review

"This Michelin-starred Mexican spot is sleek, but unfussy, from the mirrored, unmarked facade to the neon art in the restroom." Full review

"Cantu...along with Charlotte Randolph's acclaimed wine program, remain as special as ever, creating what is possibly the country's leading Mexican-influenced fine dining experience." Full review

"A divine dining temple where a passionate focus on heritage is applied with masterful technique. The foundational elements of Mexican cuisine are elevated here through the team's ingenuity" Full review